The Mindful Scientists

We are #WomenInScience who aim to normalize #mentalHealth discussions in academia by sharing our experiences. Follow us and our blog to read our stories.👇

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Has #academia ever made you feel like you don't belong? Check out this new post by @AristiNati on questioning and fighting back against #impostersyndrome 👉🏽https://t.co/BXvJCJZeJI #AcademicChatter

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Will I ever feel like an expert? https://t.co/L8nVyiCwO8

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

How to become a mental health advocate in 7 steps https://t.co/w3G87Xf1T3

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

New post from @AshlockLauren on accessing academic accommodations in grad school. https://t.co/cTPt601goH

[Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski]

Just met the Mindful Scientists aka @mindfulgrads! They’re up to good stuff at the intersection of science & mental health.

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Super helpful blog post from @NAMICommunicate on how to talk to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts.

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Read our latest blog post: "How to Talk (and Listen) to Someone Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts"

https://t.co/X5nf2oWCXJ

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Did you accomplish everything you hoped to today? @MariahBoudreau aims to understand the physical, intellectual and emotional obstacles in the attempt to ‘do it all’. https://t.co/U15llg07S1

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

September is #SuicidePrevention month but suicide awareness is always important. @BrittanyVerrico shares a poem relating to her experience with SI during her first year as a grad student. Link below.

https://t.co/h2FIvr3PYc

#MentalHealthAwareness #AcademicMentalHealth

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Last week our founders/blog writers, along with some @QuestUvm trainees (and many others!), participated in @46Climbs, a hiking fundraiser for @afspnational ! You can still donate as fundraising is open until the end of the year!

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Congratulations to one of our founding members/blog writers, @BrittanyVerrico, for a successful defense and becoming Dr. Verrico!

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

New post by @AristiNati on public speaking #anxiety and how it affects her journey to share science. https://t.co/VDon8CwSjY. Do you feel public speaking fear/anxiety affects your ability to share your science? #AcademicTwitter #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

New post this week out from @AshlockLauren on not being defined by your mental health diagnoses. Follow the link to read more! https://t.co/wQHdbV86I8

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

Check out this amazing event in September, supporting mental health & suicide prevention! Hike a little or a lot to raise awareness! @46Climbs

[Mariah Boudreau @MariahBoudreau]

I'm supporting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! https://t.co/a5FpKps7jq via @DonorDrive
I encourage you to achieve some positive altitude during the week of September 3rd-12th this year to help conquer suicide. Check out @46Climbs for more information too!

[Fay Lin, PhD @xiaofei_lin]

I used to think I was 'wasting time' when my #depression prevented me from keeping up with work.

Reminder that you are NOT wasting time when every ounce of your body is working to fight a mental illness.

#AcademicMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

New post from @AshlockLauren! Read all about her experience creating and teaching a class on graduate student wellness! https://t.co/02ItGtu580

[Natasha Tracy @natasha_tracy]

Can Mental Illness Be Considered a Chronic Illness? Listen to this podcast to find out: https://t.co/CJfaghlmJ9

[The Mindful Scientists @mindfulgrads]

New post! What are good coping strategies for life’s emotional lows and highs? Exercise and a healthy diet! But also, medication? Read the story of someone making this decision for the 1st time. Learn about medication options and a bit of math on the way: https://t.co/WzlzlHzgiN